Get prepared for the spring season by learning the right timing and methods for fertilizing and weed control, proper irrigation and other lawn care practices. The Santa Rosa County UF/IFAS Extension will host two spring lawn care classes:Fri., Mar. 8 from 10 – 11 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Extension office, 6263 Dogwood […]
Elizabeth Brumfield was recently awarded Santa Rosa County’s employee of the quarter. Brumfield has served in the GIS industry for more than 20 years and was recently promoted to GIS analyst III. She received her bachelors of science in geography from Old Dominion University and has continued to expand her GIS knowledge throughout her career. […]
The Chumuckla Park playground is closed through end of next week, March 1, while the contractor makes repairs to the pour-in-place rubberized surface. For more information on Santa Rosa County Recreation Services, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov.
Edward Hymel was a loving and devoted husband and father. He spent his life tinkering and fixing anything that needed repair and spent hours in his shop behind his house. From drywall to electrical work, Edward was an accomplished handyman. Most of his adult life, he was a construction worker and later worked at McCall’s […]
@ Port St. Joe- It was a fun ride…The Lady Royals’ remarkable season had to come to an end at some point and it did just that in the 1A Regional Finals Championship on Tuesday night. Port St. Joe defeated the Lady Royals 50-43. In a hard fought and physical game, Jay didn’t leave much […]
There once was a man of amazing accomplishment and his name was Norman Meeker. He had a quick wit and was fleet of foot. Born in 1928 in Indiana, he graduated as Salutatorian of his high school. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army in 1948 and served in the recon platoon of […]
@ Jay- For the first time in over 20 years the Lady Royals basketball team is advancing in the state playoffs. On Thursday night, in front of a PACKED gym, the Lady Royals hosted Franklin County. In the first half, the Lady Royals smothered and harassed the Seahawks, taking a 33-6 lead into half-time. However […]
@ Jay-On Thursday night the Lady Royals’ basketball team will be playing in their first playoff game since the 2009-2010 basketball season. That year, Jay was the district runner-up to Ponce de Leon and lost in the first round of the playoffs to Cottondale. On Thursday night, the District Champs will be hosting Franklin County […]
The Santa Rosa County School District, through partnership with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management, recently upgraded each of their schools and facilities with automated external defibrillators (AED)s. An AED is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock to the heart, potentially stopping an irregular heartbeat and allowing a normal rhythm to resume following […]
Floridatown Park, Santa Rosa County’s most recent recreation area to receive renovations, will reopen to the public at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Mon., Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. A special historical presentation will be given by Adrianne Walker, site manager of Arcadia Mill. Enhancements to the park include ADA accessibility improvements, renovations to the […]
